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auto-cleaning

|au-to-clean-ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈɔːtoʊ ˈkliːnɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈɔːtəʊ ˈkliːnɪŋ/

(auto-clean)

self-cleaning

Base FormNoun
auto-cleanauto-cleaner
Etymology
Etymology Information

'auto-cleaning' originates from the combination of 'auto-' meaning 'self' or 'automatic' and 'cleaning' meaning 'to make clean'.

Historical Evolution

'auto-cleaning' evolved from the concept of 'automatic cleaning' systems, becoming a common term in modern technology.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it referred to any cleaning done automatically, but now it often refers to specific devices with self-cleaning features.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

referring to a device or system that cleans itself automatically without human intervention.

The auto-cleaning oven saves a lot of time and effort.

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Last updated: 2025/03/11 18:06